I bought this watch to help improve my training and am so happy I did. I previously used an Apple Watch and the features on the forerunner are very helpful. I’ve found the guided runs are nice when I don’t know what run to do for the day. One of my favorite features is the recovery tool. I’d highly recommend this watch to anyone.

Screen is SO DARK that it is unreadable, unusable. The layout of the info on the screen is in a SQUARE format and the corners are cut off because the face is ROUND. Hmmm... Checking internet reviews, information - looks like this is just how this device is. SUPPOSEDLY it may be readable in EXTREMELY BRIGHT SUNLIGHT OUTSIDE. Impossible to even set it up.

Great GPS/heart rate monitor, worked fine for approx two years but now battery doesn’t hold a charge. Battery will be sat at anything between 65-75% charged and within mintuee and flat and turns itself off. Unusable. Expected a longer life span to be honest. Won’t buy Garmin again

The Forerunner 55 is my first running watch. I purchased with the intentions of more accurate tracking of my training and to use during my first marathon. I am not too well versed with the bells and whistles on the more expensive watches, but if you are looking for something that can provide you with accurate data and analytics regarding your runs, I strongly recommend. Easy to use, straight to the point, excellent watch.

I am a fan of the basic Forerunner watches. The features are great for someone who is maintaining a fitness routine and does not need the advanced features of the higher level watches. The 55 allows me to track runs, strength workouts, and even "breath work." Most importantly the battery life is good, though not as good as the 35. I charge the watch about once a week so far when using GPS and other tracking features almost daily.

I bought the Forerunner 55 to replace my 15 which finally wore out. The 15 was Start, Stop , Save with time and distance. That’s all I wanted. I still haven’t figured out how to accomplish that simple task with the 55. I stood out in the freezing cold the other day trying to get it to start. There were lots of confusing screens that got in the way. Finally, I just said oh well and started running without tracking. I suspect this is more my problem than the watch’s problem. I own several Garmin products from run, bike, and marine and all are top notch.

I wanted a running watch that displays distance run, pace, and time running. What I got was a watch that has a TIMER, as the main part of the display. I wanted to save my run, and there are several choices. It should vibrate when it completes the lap. Very weak. Last week I ran 14 miles. Mile 6 was 2 minutes for .2 mile. I don’t know what happened to the rest of that lap. Apple Watch was the backup and recorder 14 minutes for that mile. That has never happened before with a Garmin watch. I have to download the manual and see if I can get the watch to display the proper data. I shouldn’t need to do it. If I was running on a track I might use a timer but not for running on the road.

I bought this two years ago. It has been my running buddy. It helps me track the length of my runs, my menstrual cycle, my heart rate and my consistency. I love it so much that when I thought I lost it a few months ago, I bought the exact same watch again.

I love my watch!! It does everything I need it to do and was a great price. I use the find my phone feature every week (Very helpful). When I don’t know what type of workout to do the Garmin coach normally gives a good suggestion. This is great for someone who is getting into running or the active watch “lifestyle” (simple and easy to use).

It is probably because I am too old but found that trying to understand its functions impossible. The instruction book was no help. I had to ask other people to help me, and I now can finally use it at its most basic function. I have the app on my phone but have not as yet tried to tackle that. It seems to function well but honestly; I wished i went with something simpler for a fitness watch. I am 67 years old, and I am training to run 5k races for the first time in my life. My trainer suggested your watch and i went with her advice. I wished i didn't, though maybe all fitness watched are this complicated.